Amazing Grace Comic Strip (February 16, 2026)

 

The Amazing Grace comic strip published on February 16, 2026 in the Manila Bulletin featured the title character in a lighthearted exchange about the famously long and whimsical word “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” a term popularized by the song in the Disney film Mary Poppins. In the strip, someone asks Amazing Grace what the word means, prompting her to admit that while she is unsure of its definition, it sounds like the name of a delicious dessert she would happily order. True to the comic’s charm, Grace’s innocent and imaginative response turns a vocabulary question into a humorous moment, highlighting her playful personality and the strip’s knack for blending everyday situations with clever wordplay.

Year of the Rabbit x Grimace - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines rolled out a special Year of the Rabbit–themed Zodiac collectibles promotion tied to the Lunar New Year, featuring its beloved characters like Grimace reimagined as animals from the Chinese zodiac—including a Grimace x Rabbit design—as part of a broader 12-Zodiac toy collection available with meals. To join the fun, customers can add ₱168 to any meal to receive one of the non-blind collectible figures along with a limited-edition Golden McFloat drink, blending festive cultural celebration with collectible merchandise that appeals to fans and families nationwide during the holiday period.

Year of the Dragon x Birdie 5he Early Bird - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

For February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines rolled out a special Lunar New Year “Year of the Dragon”-themed collectible campaign that featured iconic McDonald’s characters reimagined with Chinese zodiac animals, and among the highlighted designs was Birdie the Early Bird paired with zodiac animals like the Dragon, Snake, Pig, and Ox as part of the limited-time drop; customers could get one of the 12 zodiac-inspired figurines by adding ₱168 to any meal with a NEW Golden McFloat upgrade when purchasing at participating McDonald’s branches nationwide, blending festive collectibles with celebratory food and drink offerings through early March 2026.

Palmolive Shampoo

Palmolive Shampoo is a well-known hair care product line recognized for its use of natural extracts and gentle cleansing formulas. The brand name “Palmolive” originated from the combination of palm and olive oils, which were key ingredients in its early soap products. Palmolive was first introduced in 1898 by the B.J. Johnson Soap Company in the United States, and its success led to the company eventually becoming part of Colgate-Palmolive in 1928. Over time, Palmolive expanded from bar soaps into shampoos and other personal care products, gaining popularity worldwide for offering affordable yet effective hair solutions. Today, Palmolive Shampoo is widely available in many countries, including the Philippines, where it is known for variants that promote smooth, strong, and healthy-looking hair.

Pringles

Pringles is a popular stackable potato crisp brand known for its uniform shape and iconic cylindrical can. It was first developed in 1967 by food chemist Fredric J. Baur for Procter & Gamble, who wanted to solve the problem of broken and greasy potato chips in bags. Instead of thinly sliced potatoes, Pringles are made from a dough of dehydrated potatoes, starch, and flour, pressed into their distinctive saddle shape—mathematically called a hyperbolic paraboloid—which allows them to stack neatly. The brand was officially launched in the United States in 1968 as “Pringle’s Newfangled Potato Chips,” and over time it gained worldwide popularity for its unique packaging and flavors. In 2012, the brand was acquired by Kellogg's, further expanding its global reach as one of the most recognizable snack products in the world.

Air Dancer

The inflatable wind dancer—often called a “sky dancer” or “air dancer”—is a tall, colorful tube-shaped figure that moves and flails in the air, commonly used for advertising outside stores, events, and car dealerships. Its origin dates back to the mid-1990s when Trinidadian-American artist and designer Peter Minshall created a large, wind-powered fabric sculpture for the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The lively, dancing motion—caused by air continuously blown into the fabric tube by a fan at its base—captivated audiences and was soon adapted for commercial use. Businesses quickly embraced the inflatable wind dancer as an eye-catching marketing tool because of its height, bright colors, and energetic movements that naturally attract attention from passersby. Today, it remains a popular promotional display worldwide, symbolizing fun, excitement, and grand openings.

Colgate

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company best known for its oral care brand Colgate, which traces its origins back to 1806 when English immigrant William Colgate founded a small soap and candle business in New York City. Initially called William Colgate & Company, the firm expanded steadily during the 19th century, introducing toothpaste in jars in 1873 and later pioneering toothpaste in collapsible tubes in 1896, inspired by paint tube packaging. In 1928, the company merged with Palmolive-Peet to form Colgate-Palmolive, strengthening its position in household and personal care products. Over time, Colgate became one of the world’s leading toothpaste brands, recognized for promoting dental hygiene and cavity prevention across more than 200 countries and territories.

Lays Potato Chips

Lay's is one of the world’s most popular potato chip brands, known for its thin, crispy slices and wide variety of flavors. The brand traces its origins to 1932 when salesman Herman Lay began selling potato chips in the southern United States before founding the H.W. Lay & Company. Meanwhile, in 1938, Herman W. Lay partnered with the Barrett Food Company, helping expand production and distribution. In 1961, Lay’s merged with the Frito Company to form Frito-Lay, which later became part of PepsiCo in 1965. Over the decades, Lay’s has grown into a global snack leader, offering classic flavors like salted and barbecue as well as region-specific varieties tailored to local tastes around the world.

 

McDonald's Restaurant Paligui, Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines (2026)

 

McDonald's Paligui Apalit Pampanga is one of the McDonald’s fast-food restaurants located along McArthur Highway in the Paligui area of Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines, offering classic McDonald’s menu favorites like burgers, fries, and McCafé items with dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru services. McDonald’s Philippines itself has a long history in the country that began in the early 1990s when entrepreneur George T. Yang secured the franchise rights and opened the first McDonald’s here, bringing the global brand’s quick-service model to Filipino customers and helping it grow into a nationwide chain with dozens of outlets—including multiple locations across Pampanga province.

Amazing Grace Comic Strip (February 8, 2026)

 

Chinese Zodiac Toys - McDonald's Philippines (February 17, 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines celebrated the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Fire Horse — with a special Chinese Zodiac toy collection as part of its seasonal promotion. For a limited time, customers could collect 12 Chinese zodiac-inspired figurines that reimagined popular McDonald’s characters like Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie as the different zodiac animals, each housed in a cute, detachable shell with a colored gem that could be swapped across the set. There was also an extra golden horse shell to highlight the Year of the Fire Horse, and fans were encouraged to mix and match characters and shells to create their own combinations. These collectibles were available through a “Lucky Combo” — by adding a set amount to any meal, customers received one zodiac toy along with an upgrade to the new Golden McFloat, alongside other in-store and app-exclusive festive offers.

Puregold Calumpit, Bulacan (February 17, 2026)

 

Puregold Price Club, Inc. opened its Puregold Calumpit Bulacan branch as part of the company’s steady expansion across provincial areas in the Philippines, bringing its well-known “Tindahan ni Aling Puring” retail model closer to local communities. Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur Lucio Co, Puregold began as a small grocery store in Manila that focused on serving sari-sari store owners and budget-conscious shoppers through competitive pricing and bulk options. As the brand grew into one of the country’s leading supermarket chains, it established branches in key towns like Calumpit to provide accessible, affordable groceries, household goods, and wholesale items to residents and small business owners. The Calumpit branch reflects Puregold’s broader origin story of community-centered retailing, value pricing, and expansion into growth areas outside major metropolitan centers

Amazing Grace Comic Strip (February 19, 2026)

 

The Amazing Grace Comic Strip published on February 19, 2026 in the Manila Bulletin humorously reflects the Chinese New Year tradition of cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck and welcome good fortune. In the strip, a little girl is diligently sweeping the floor in preparation for the celebration, following the belief that tidying up before the New Year symbolically removes misfortune from the past year. True to the comic’s playful tone, Amazing Grace adds a witty twist by asking for the broom so she can sweep away her Math homework, joking that it has been bringing her “bad luck.” The strip cleverly blends cultural tradition with relatable childhood humor, highlighting both the significance of New Year customs and the everyday struggles of students in a lighthearted way.

Amazing Grace is a Kellogg's Rice Krispies Box

Kellogg's Rice Krispies is a popular breakfast cereal made from toasted rice, first introduced in 1928 by the Kellogg's in Battle Creek. The cereal was developed by food chemist Mildred Day, who discovered that cooked rice formed crisp, puffed grains when toasted. Originally marketed as “Rice Bubbles” in some countries, Rice Krispies became famous for the “Snap! Crackle! Pop!” sound the cereal makes when milk is added, a feature that became central to its advertising in the 1930s. During World War II, production briefly paused due to rice shortages, but the cereal returned after the war and grew into one of Kellogg’s most iconic brands, later inspiring popular treats like Rice Krispies squares.

Amazing Grace is a PEZ Dispenser

The PEZ dispenser originated in Vienna, Austria in 1927, when confectioner Eduard Haas III created PEZ as a compressed peppermint candy aimed at adults as a breath freshener and a smoking alternative. The name “PEZ” comes from the German word PfeffErminZ (peppermint), taking the first, middle, and last letters. The original dispensers, introduced in 1948, were simple, lighter-shaped containers reflecting the product’s anti-smoking marketing. In the 1950s, as PEZ expanded to the United States, the company transformed the dispenser by adding character heads to attract children, beginning with Santa Claus and later featuring popular figures from movies, cartoons, and comic strips. This shift turned the PEZ dispenser into both a candy holder and a collectible toy, helping it become a global pop culture icon.

Amazing Grace is a Dr. Pepper Can

Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink that was first created in 1885 by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, making it one of the oldest major soft drinks in the United States. Alderton developed the drink at Morrison’s Old Corner Drug Store, where he experimented with different fruit syrups to create a unique flavor blend that customers quickly grew to love. The beverage was later named by the store’s owner, Wade Morrison, reportedly in honor of a physician named Dr. Charles T. Pepper, though the exact reason for the name remains debated. Dr Pepper was first nationally introduced at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and eventually became known for its distinct taste made from a proprietary blend of 23 flavors. Today, it is produced and distributed by Keurig Dr Pepper and remains a popular soft drink world.

Amazing Grace is a Mountain Dew Can

Mountain Dew is a citrus-flavored soft drink that originated in 1940 in Knoxville, created by beverage bottlers Barney Hartman and Ally Hartman. The name “Mountain Dew” was originally a slang term in the Appalachian region for homemade whiskey, and the first version of the drink was developed as a mixer for spirits. In 1964, the brand was acquired by PepsiCo, which reformulated and marketed it nationwide as a bold, high-caffeine citrus soda. Over the decades, Mountain Dew became known for its bright green color, energetic branding, and strong association with youth culture, extreme sports, and gaming, evolving into one of PepsiCo’s most popular global soft drink brands.

Amazing Grace is the Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is a monumental granite sculpture carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota, featuring the 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The idea for Mount Rushmore originated in the early 1920s with historian Doane Robinson, who wanted to promote tourism in South Dakota by creating a grand sculpture of famous American figures. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum was commissioned for the project, bringing his vision of celebrating the nation's history and ideals. Construction began in 1927 and continued until 1941, employing hundreds of workers who used dynamite and fine chiseling to bring the presidents’ faces to life. Today, Mount Rushmore stands as both an iconic symbol of American heritage and a testament to human ingenuity in monumental art.

Zodiac Signs Toys - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

Coke McFloat - McDonald’s Philippines (February 17, 2026)

 

McFlurry Oreo Matcha - McDonald’s Philippines (February 17, 2026)

 

Hash Brown- McDonald’s Philippines (February 17, 2026)

 

Sausage McMuffin with Egg - McDonald’s Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines (February 17, 2026)

 

McDonald’s Restaurant Calumpit, Bulacan (Chinese New Year February 17, 2026)

 

Amazing Grace is a Hershey's Chocolate Bar

The Hershey's Chocolate Bar traces its origins to 1900, when it was first mass-produced by Milton S. Hershey in Hershey. After successfully launching caramel candies through the Lancaster Caramel Company, Hershey sold his caramel business to focus on chocolate production, inspired by chocolate-making machinery he saw at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He aimed to create an affordable milk chocolate bar for everyday Americans, which was innovative at a time when chocolate was often considered a luxury. The result was a smooth, slightly tangy milk chocolate bar wrapped in its now-iconic brown-and-silver packaging. Over the decades, the Hershey’s Chocolate Bar became one of the most recognizable sweets in the United States and helped establish the The Hershey Company as a global leader in the confectionery industry.